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The Dubai to Sharjah road that was opened in 1966. Deira Clock Tower can be seen in the distance. Photo: Michael Hamilton-Clark

How the E11 motorway drove Sheikh Zayed's vision for the UAE

Quiz of the week: December 12, 2025

Find out how well you’ve kept up with the news of the past seven days

AI users are reporting alarming consequences after extended conversations with chatbots. The National

Delusion, paranoia, spiralling: The dangers of outsourcing your life to chatbots

Sohail Salem's notebooks chronicle Gaza's sprawling camps. Photo: Saqi Books

Can literature make sense of the devastation wrought on Gaza and its people?

The world is built for families, and everyone else is expected to slip into the leftover spaces. Getty Images

ColumnWhere do childless adults fit in a world built around families?

All across the UAE, air conditioning is considered an essential service. Getty Images

UAE property‘Is my landlord allowed to wait until summer to repair my aircon?'

A growing number of Indian couples are selling tickets to their weddings, giving foreigners a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the culture. Photo: Join My Wedding

The rise of ticketed Indian weddings and the tourists paying to be part of them

Nick Donaldson / Getty

Weekend EssayHow the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process sidelined Iran


A small number of US troops remain in Syria to prevent a resurgence of ISIS. AP

Pressure on Syria to quell extremists after killing of US troops

Renegade member of Syria's security forces killed two US soldiers and an interpreter in Palmyra

MENA

Israeli army kills two in Lebanon as Hezbollah threatens 'crushing response'

MENA
The two colossal alabaster statues of ancient pharaoh Amenhotep III were unveiled in Luxor. EPA

Egypt restores colossal statues of pharaoh 3,200 years after earthquake

MENA

Australian PM condemns 'shocking' Bondi Beach terror attack after 12 killed

News
Stevi Lowmass says Dubai Silicon Oasis offers good value for money. Pawan Singh for The National

My Dubai RentSoapmaker loves life in Dh205,000-a-year villa close to her factory

UAE

Warnings in place after rain and thunder across UAE

UAE

InterviewBillionaire investor Jim Mellon plans biotech ‘clean food’ factories in UAE

Economy


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The video, directed by Lina Makoul, shows both destruction and tender family moments in Gaza and Jerusalem. Photo: Together For Palestine

Palestinian folk song aims to top UK Christmas chart to support Gaza's children

Erling Haaland celebrates with Phil Foden after scoring Manchester City's first goal against Crystal Palace. PA

Premier League: Haaland double guides Man City to win over Palace

Suad Amiry has documented and revitalised thousands of buildings, transforming many into vibrant community spaces. Photo: PMO

Suad Amiry wins Great Arab Minds award for preserving Palestinian architecture

The Fifa World Cup trophy during the draw for the 2026 finals in in Washington this month. AFP

Fans left fuming over exorbitant price of 2026 Fifa World Cup tickets

Queen Rania wears Oscar de la Renta and pumps by the family's trusted shoemaker. Photo: Queen Rania / Instagram

Jordan's Queen Rania and family match in pastel shades for end-of-year portrait

The seventh Abu Dhabi Marathon took place on Saturday. Photo: Wam

Abu Dhabi Marathon 2025: Amanang’ole seals historic back-to-back titles

Qasr Al Muwaiji in Al Ain is a popular tourist attraction. The National

Al Ain named Capital of Arab Tourism for 2026

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool greets supporters after the English Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Brighton & Hove Albion, in Liverpool, Britain, 13 December 2025. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos, 'live' services or NFTs. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.

'Legend' Salah returns for Liverpool as Ekitike scores twice to beat Brighton


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President Sheikh Mohamed, centre, with President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides, right, at Larnaca International Airport. UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed discusses economic ties with President of Cyprus on official visit

UAE leader holds talks with Nikos Christodoulides

UAE

Hamas confirms senior commander Raed Saad killed in Israeli strike

MENA
Tight security around the city of Providence as police continue their manhunt. AP

Gunman kills two students and wounds nine at Brown University

US

UAE ride Hamad Al Meqbaali heroics into Fifa Arab Cup semi-final against Morocco

Football
Binance concludes industry-leading event in Dubai with landmark ADGM approval

Binance concludes industry-leading event in Dubai with landmark ADGM approval

Partner Content

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to advance ties

UAE

Liverpool boss Arne Slot says 'no issue to resolve' with Mohamed Salah

Football

Iran seizes foreign tanker allegedly carrying smuggled diesel in Gulf of Oman

Gulf

UAE issues law on foster care to protect children

UAE


Culture Bites

Why are we so obsessed with (our own) Spotify Wrapped?

In this episode of Culture Bites, Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews reveal their Spotify Wrapped summaries, each with their own listening age plot twist



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Single-breasted cotton canvas coat; leather belt; Galleria leather bag; Robot Saffiano leather key ring charm; and leather pumps, all from Prada. All photos: Ben Cope for TN Magazine

Cover storySarah Taibah is trying to live in the moment

With its slim case, leather strap and silvered dial, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso is an apt dress watch for the season. Photo: Jaeger-LeCoultre

Winter watches: Four designs that settle naturally into the season’s palette

3Fils serves Japanese-inspired dishes, including gyu grab, a beef dish meant to be eaten by hand. Photo: 3Fils

Japanese restaurant grows from tiny Dubai gem to sprawling Abu Dhabi hot spot

New 4K Blu-ray of Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure arrives in packaging as considered as the film itself. Photo: Criterion Collection

December physical media gift guide: Blu-ray, vinyl, art books and more

The first generation of the modern GranTurismo was launched in 2007. Photo: Maserati

Why the new Maserati GranTurismo is the best it's been in years

In a decade and a half, On has become one of the leading brands of trainers in the world, taking on industry giants such as Nike and Adidas. Photo: On

On shoes co-founder reveals how it became running’s most innovative brand

Two Arab Sheikhs (1978) by Munira Nusseibeh. Photo: Munira Nusseibeh

Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi on art: Two Arab Sheikhs by Munira Nusseibeh

Brunello: The Gracious Visionary weaves documentary with fictionalised retellings of major moments in Cucinelli’s life. Photo: Brunello Cucinelli

Brunello Cucinelli lays out his legacy in new film


Business

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Syed Basar Shueb, chief executive of IHC, says the company plans to invest up to $24bn over the next nine months. Antonie Robertson / The National

IHC raises Invictus stake to 40% as it pushes deeper into global trade

Economy

Billionaire investor Jim Mellon plans biotech ‘clean food’ factories in UAE

Economy

Stock markets mostly fall on AI bubble fears and interest rate uncertainty

Markets

Culture

Bollywood spy film Dhurandhar will not be released in the Gulf

Film & TV

Al Ahalla, kohl and bisht added to Unesco's intangible cultural heritage list

Culture

Of Land and Water is the first presentation in Kalba of works from Sharjah Art Foundation's collection, including Jompet Kuswidananto’s Keroncong Concordia. Antonie Robertson/The National

Of Land and Water: Inside Sharjah Art Foundation's monumental exhibition at the Kalba Ice Factory

Culture


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A Geminid meteor shower streaks across the night sky over Skopska Crna Gora mountain, in North Macedonia. EPA
A Geminid meteor shower streaks across the night sky over Skopska Crna Gora mountain, in North Macedonia. EPA
A Geminid meteor shower streaks across the night sky over Skopska Crna Gora mountain, in North Macedonia. EPA
A Geminid meteor shower streaks across the night sky over Skopska Crna Gora mountain, in North Macedonia. EPA
Pigeons fly near the clock tower on a cold morning in Srinagar, India. EPA
Pigeons fly near the clock tower on a cold morning in Srinagar, India. EPA
Pigeons fly near the clock tower on a cold morning in Srinagar, India. EPA
Pigeons fly near the clock tower on a cold morning in Srinagar, India. EPA
Buses partially buried by a landslide in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, in Maspanna, Sri Lanka. AFP
Buses partially buried by a landslide in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, in Maspanna, Sri Lanka. AFP
Buses partially buried by a landslide in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, in Maspanna, Sri Lanka. AFP
Buses partially buried by a landslide in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, in Maspanna, Sri Lanka. AFP
A memorial ceremony to mark the 88th anniversary of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, in Nanjing, China. Reuters
A memorial ceremony to mark the 88th anniversary of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, in Nanjing, China. Reuters
A memorial ceremony to mark the 88th anniversary of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, in Nanjing, China. Reuters
A memorial ceremony to mark the 88th anniversary of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, in Nanjing, China. Reuters
Palestinian children play near temporary shelters where hundreds of displaced families live, in Al Tuffah, east of Gaza city. EPA
Palestinian children play near temporary shelters where hundreds of displaced families live, in Al Tuffah, east of Gaza city. EPA
Palestinian children play near temporary shelters where hundreds of displaced families live, in Al Tuffah, east of Gaza city. EPA
Palestinian children play near temporary shelters where hundreds of displaced families live, in Al Tuffah, east of Gaza city. EPA
Joao Chianca of Brazil rides a wave during a WSL big wave challenge surfing session in Nazare, Portugal. AFP
Joao Chianca of Brazil rides a wave during a WSL big wave challenge surfing session in Nazare, Portugal. AFP
Joao Chianca of Brazil rides a wave during a WSL big wave challenge surfing session in Nazare, Portugal. AFP
Joao Chianca of Brazil rides a wave during a WSL big wave challenge surfing session in Nazare, Portugal. AFP
A displaced woman walks with her belongings, following the takeover of the city of Uvira by the M23 rebels, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. AFP
A displaced woman walks with her belongings, following the takeover of the city of Uvira by the M23 rebels, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. AFP
A displaced woman walks with her belongings, following the takeover of the city of Uvira by the M23 rebels, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. AFP
A displaced woman walks with her belongings, following the takeover of the city of Uvira by the M23 rebels, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. AFP
Dancers perform in front of a float as they take part in the Festival of Light in San Jose. AFP
Dancers perform in front of a float as they take part in the Festival of Light in San Jose. AFP
Dancers perform in front of a float as they take part in the Festival of Light in San Jose. AFP
Dancers perform in front of a float as they take part in the Festival of Light in San Jose. AFP
Fans throw bottles and chairs, vandalising hoardings at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, India. Following Lionel Messi's brief five-minute appearance, unrest broke out among fans who had paid a significant amount but were unable to see the Argentine football legend. EPA
Fans throw bottles and chairs, vandalising hoardings at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, India. Following Lionel Messi's brief five-minute appearance, unrest broke out among fans who had paid a significant amount but were unable to see the Argentine football legend. EPA
Fans throw bottles and chairs, vandalising hoardings at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, India. Following Lionel Messi's brief five-minute appearance, unrest broke out among fans who had paid a significant amount but were unable to see the Argentine football legend. EPA
Fans throw bottles and chairs, vandalising hoardings at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, India. Following Lionel Messi's brief five-minute appearance, unrest broke out among fans who had paid a significa

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